Presentation Convent High School, Murree

Coordinates: 33°53′51″N 73°23′01″E / 33.897528°N 73.383685°E / 33.897528; 73.383685
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Presentation Convent High School
Location
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Catholic Board of Education
AffiliationsRoman Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi.

Founded in 1917 by the

Catholic Board of Education under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi
.

The origins of Presentation Convent Schools in the Punjab region trace back to September 8, 1895, when the first Presentation Convent School was established by three Irish sisters. Today Presentation Convent Schools are found throughout Pakistan, serving educational needs of approximately thirteen thousand children in both Urdu and English medium schools. They have a presence in various cities including

Wah, Risalpur, Mingora (Swat) and Sindh
.

In recognition of its historical significance, Presentation Convent High School, Murree, was designated as a historical building in 2014 under the Special Premises (Preservation) Ordinance 1985 by the Punjab Archaeology Directorate General. This designation underscores the importance of preserving the cultural and educational heritage that this institution represents.

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Notable alumni

Babar Hayat Tarar Federal Secretary to the government of Pakistan

References

  1. ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (2014-07-04). "Murree's nine historical buildings declared 'special premises'". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. ^ Daily Times September 06, 2009 [dead link]